General Preschool
Social emotional readiness in kindergarten predicted social competence in what grade?
Grade 5
A multi-tiered framework that supports the early identification of students with learning and behavioral challenges
MTSS
Content experts in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and have the skills to “assist in the development of school staff competency through staff selection, training, coaching, and performance assessment and feedback."
School Psychologists
Prepare children to functioning in external contexts
Families
Referring to the professional organization that sets standards and provides certification for school psychologists.
NASP
Strongly predicted outcomes at the end of kindergarten after controlling for student demographics
Teacher ratings of readiness
Allow a student to have equal access to learning
Accommodations
Can be critical for preschool teachers, many of whom lack the pre-service training needed to manage challenging behaviors among preschoolers. Can be offered by school psychologists.
Professional Development opportunities
Consisted related to socioeconomic disadvantages and a powerful predictor in child outcomes.
Chronic stress
Can provide a quick overview of a child's skills compared to their peers. These are useful for screening but should never be the sole basis for intervention.
Developmental screening
Strong predictors of kindergarten outcomes of phonemic awareness, general knowledge, applied problems, problem solving, and social skills
A Tier 2 intervention used in schools that helps students who need more adult attention and structure to improve their behavior. It allows the student to check in with an adult.
Check in/Check out
Can be useful in designing programming that meet the needs of diverse students. Is best when utilized early in the school year and guides curriculum and instruction.
School readiness assessments.
More likely to experience working long/nonstandard hours, while struggling to meet basic needs for children.
While not the sole indicator of readiness, we still need to assess these skills, such as problem-solving, symbolic thought, and early mathematical concepts.
Cognitive skills
Social Constructivist framework
Can be defined as the child's interaction with teachers, peers, and tasks within the classroom environment.
Student engagement
This law protects students with disabilities and guarantees them appropriate educational opportunities through the public education system.
IDEA
Established to implement national home visiting services for low income children.
The Early Childhood home visiting program
This domain is about how a child learns. Are they curious? Persistent when faced with a challenge? Do they show creativity and initiative? These dispositions are crucial for lifelong learning.
Approaches to learning
Refers to the state of child competencies at the time of school entry that are important for later success
School Readiness
Studies have shown that a poor reader in grade 4 was often a poor reading in what early grade?
Can be an effective approach for enhancing staff
classroom management practices, while also addressing academic and behavioral needs on a larger scale.
Systems-level consultation
Generally utilized at the early intervention level and incorporates family supports in a plan for children.
IFSP
A child's ability to self-regulate, form relationships, and manage emotions is a powerful predictor of academic success. We must assess their ability to follow routines, share with peers, and show empathy.
Social/emotional development.